PARIS FASHION WEEK READY TO WEAR 2010: BARBARA BUI, BLESS, CACHAREL, CELINE, CHAPURIN

BARBARA BUI

The Barbara Bui woman will certainly stay warm this winter with her distressed leather and suede jackets lined with sheepskin and fur. Underneath the? heavy outerwear facade lay gorgeous knitwear with intricate screen prints, cotton and jersey dresses, and a stunning one-shoulder structured dress. Outdoor-casual looks were finished off with fur lined winter booties, while the dressier looks were complimented with heavily embellished ankle booties.

BLESS

The conceptual fashion label Bless was founded over 10 years ago by German natives Desiree Heiss and Ines Kaag. These imaginative minds have created the likes of “bootsocks”, “furwigs”, cable jewelry, and even handbags that can be converted into? sweaters. This season’s fall ready-to-wear collection is full of comfy organic fabrics including cotton harem trousers, baggy overalls and v-neck vests. Maybe not “over-the-top” avant garde for some consumers, but certainly a very wearable collection indeed.

CACHAREL

The latest designer to take control of this design house, Cedric Charlier, gave a much needed revamp to the classic french brand Cacharel. Finding inspiration in floral prints, mini and exaggerated rosette patterns graced beautiful silk dresses set against a harsh black background, aiding in lending a slightly more sophisticated feel to the collection. Over-sized wool jackets with forward-sloping shoulders and masculine shoes cut out a bit of the sweetness, making this collection an excellent option for women in their 20′s looking to dress well without breaking the bank.

CELINE

Textured outerwear, sleek leather tops, cropped ankle trousers, and riding boots were the mainstays at the Celine show. A tweed jacket finished with leather trimmings is sure to be a Fall “must-have” draped over the curve-hugging leather shirt and matching riding boots. Or the elongated textured sweater-vest atop a sheer bodysuit and miniskirt would be a lovely combination. Each of these pieces would be quintessential for any woman looking for a chic? professional look or polished luncheon outfit.

CHAPURIN

Russian designer Igor Chapurin made a bold statement this season with his brightly colored fur jackets. While the majority of Chapurin’s collection consisted of varying black fabrics in artfully draped and purposefully architectural shapes, it was the? vibrant purple, yellow and white jackets that stood out like solar flairs against these pieces. The? bright white of the “Falling snow”? against the stark black stage packed a punch with chic contrasting elements.

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FASHION WEEK COVERAGE & VIDEOS DIRECTED BY INDIRA CESARINE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERNEST AREGAL SALGOT, VIDEO EDITS BY ELIZABETH JONES

TEXT BY KATIE THURBER, EMMA WATKINSON & JENNY BLUMENTHAL